Clinical Professional Practice in Dietetics A

Description

NUDI4245A and NUDI4245B jointly comprise of 10 weeks of professional practice in the clinical acute care setting across the year. Jointly these courses develop students' dietetic practice competencies to entry level standard in accordance with the professional requirements of the Dietitians Association of Australia. This consists of 10 weeks of clinical placements within a dietetic department. There is no face-to-face teaching on campus but workshops and tutorials will be offered. Student attendance is optional but recommended. Materials will be available on the course Blackboard site for those unable to attend due to placement.

Availability

Callaghan

Semester 1 - 2015

Learning Outcomes

1. Knowledge sufficient to ensure safe practice as per DAA National Competency Standards for Entry-Level Dietitians (NCSELD) as they apply to the clinical/acute care setting.

2. Competence in the collection, organisation and assessment of data relating to the health and nutritional status of individuals and groups as per DAA NCSELD.

3. Competence in the management of nutrition care for individuals as per DAA NCSELD.

4. An organised, professional and ethical approach to work as per DAA NCSELD.

Content

Application of nutrition and dietetic knowledge in clinical practice.

Setting personal goals for learning experiences.

Reflecting on learning experiences.

Written communication and documentation in the form of nutrition care plans and case studies.

Individual and group education experience.

Multi-term Sequence

This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A.

Requisites

This course is only available to students enrolled in the B Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) program.
Pre-requisite - successful completion of all 3rd year requirements.

Assessment Items

Written Assignment: Professional Practice competency Assessment Form *

Proposal / Plan: Nutritional Care Plan(s) *

In Term Test: OSCE *

Written Assignment: Reflection diary

* This assessment has a compulsory requirement.

Compulsory Requirements

In order to pass this course, each student must complete ALL of the following compulsory requirements:

Course Assessment Requirements:

Written Assignment: Pass Requirement - Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Proposal / Plan: Pass Requirement - Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

In Term Test: Pass Requirement - Students must pass this assessment item to pass the course.